516 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (516) 212-3589 | ||
| (516) 739-5690 | ||
| (516) 728-3669 | ||
| (516) 953-4088 | ||
| (516) 979-9291 | ||
| (516) 906-5362 | ||
| (516) 665-1223 | ||
| (516) 440-6170 | ||
| (516) 908-2433 | ||
| (516) 418-1435 |
Scammers using the 516 area code often claim you won a Publishers Clearing House prize or pose as government officials. They ask for upfront fees to claim your winnings or threaten arrest to extort money.
Claims you won millions and a Mercedes, demanding you buy Vanilla Gift cards at Dollar General to pay "taxes" before delivery.
"Got a call from 516-708-4518 saying I won the PCH $5,000 a week for life. Want me to go to Dollar General Store and purchase 2 Vanilla Gift Cards for $500 each. Said I would have to have them when they brought my car and cash today."
Robocalls claiming your SSN is suspended or you face lawsuits for tax fraud, demanding payment via gift cards.
"Got a call from this number saying that my social security number would be suspended because of fraudulent activity associated therewith, and that i should press 1 to talk to a representative about it."
Spoofs utility numbers claiming power will be cut in 30 minutes unless immediate payment is made via cash app or gift card.
"These assholes keep calling telling me my service is going to be disconnected in 30-45 minutes, they can go straight to hell and knock off the BS already, it's becoming old with these scammers"
Early morning robocalls warning of iCloud breaches or PC hijacking, urging victims to press 1 to give remote access.
"Hello this call is from Microsoft Health Center. We encounter a serious issue coming out of your computer. It seems to be someone is trying to hijack your computer and tried to steal your personal information."
Relentless robocalls pushing extended warranties that become hostile when asked to stop calling.
"Robocall scam for car vehicle warranty. I am on the do not call list. They call from multiple numbers all day every day."
Callers with heavy accents request Medicare numbers or ID cards to supply unrequested back braces.
"Caller claimed to be from Aetna Medical. Asked for ID number. Replied I had no proof she was from Aetna. She replied call the number on the back of the Aetna card... I hung up, called Aetna, and they had no idea who this caller/phone number really was."
Leaves partial voicemails about delivering paperwork and contacting HR regarding vague "pending matters."
"Said they had paperwork to deliver to me. Obvious fraud."
Area code 516 covers Nassau County on Long Island, New York.
Unfortunately, the specific cities are not listed in order of importance in the provided content, however, 516 covers all of Nassau County.
No other cities or towns are explicitly listed in the provided information.
Area code 516 is overlaid by area code 363 . Area code 516 was created in 1951, and area code 363 was added in 2023. Ten-digit dialing is required in this area.
Nassau County on Long Island - Hempstead, Levittown, and Freeport - is served by the 516 area code. Northwell Health appointment lines, Hofstra University staff, and Henry Schein medical supply sales teams are among the most frequent callers from this code.